Chapter 2 teaches us about the rebuilding process and holds some deeply applicable truths for us as believers. There are many people names and gate names, and it serves as a reminder that no person or task is insignificant from God’s purview. You are seen. You are loved. You are enough.
An Unexpected Perspective of the Crucifixion
I’m experimenting a bit this week and instead of typing out the Scripture, I’ve taken screen shots from my ESV Study Bible (by permission) and highlighted words that came alive to me as I read them. I would encourage you to get your Bible out, too. There’s something about the tangibleness of paper and the texture of the pages that offer us an unexpected perspective.
Emmanuel is Your Shelter, You are Safe: John 12
Who Jesus Is: The Fourth Gospel (John 2:12-25)
The Lord is speaking to you. He’s speaking to you about the state of your temple (your heart). He’s speaking to you about your belief v. your commitment. He’s speaking to you about not becoming calloused and hardened as you travel the road to Calvary…the narrow path where your will comes to die. Listen up.